A Practice Note providing a step-by-step guide to drafting a complaint in an action for copyright infringement in federal district court under the Copyright Act and preparing the other case initiating documents according to the Federal Rules of Civil Procedure (FRCP). This Note explains how to draft the caption, demand a jury trial, set out the facts and legal claims, and comply with federal pleading standards. This Note also covers preparation of the other case initiating documents, including the summons, Rule 7.1 disclosure statement, and civil cover sheet.